I think they are slick. Mine are fine after two years, although i never
actually ratchet them down tight. I just hang them on there. They do
nothing anyway.

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"Fred" wrote in message
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Are the automatic retracting tie-downs the best thing since sliced bread,
or
should I stick to the old style? What are everyone's opinions?